Keratoconus

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Keratoconus Through the Eyes of a Patient
Keratoconus Through the Eyes of a Patient
Keratoconus Treatment Hoffman Estates, Palatine and Schaumburg
Early symptoms of keratoconus include mildly blurred vision, slight vision distortion, and increased light sensitivity. Later symptoms include frequent need to change eyeglass prescription and inability to use contacts. Discover other symptoms of keratoconus by reading through this Hoffman Estates eye care infographic.
What is Keratoconus
What is Keratoconus : Infographic Keratoconus is a condition that affects 1:1800 Britons with the prevalence as high as 1:450 in some ethnic groups. If you have experienced Keratoconus or know someone that has, or you are just fascinated to know more about this eye condition, please share the infographic below. We hope you enjoy it!
The Optical Journal
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Contact Lenses for Hard-to-Fit Eyes
Large-diameter scleral and semi-scleral GP lenses rest on the sclera and vault over the misshapen cornea in keratoconus.
Intrastromal corneal ring segments - INTACS
Keratoconus - a side view. EyeRounds.org: Online Ophthalmic Atlas
This female Caucasian demonstrated the typical findings with keratoconus:There was conical ectasia ( bulging ) with an irregular myopic astigmatism. Keratoconus is sometimes called ectatic corneal dystrophy. 70% of the cases occur in females.
Scleral Lenses Have Many Uses, Including in the Movies!
How Scleral Lenses Sit on the Eye.
Intacs for Keratoconus Los Angeles - Intacs & C3-R CXL
Intacs treat Keratoconus by reducing the distorted corneal shape and results in improved uncorrected visual acuity
Holcomb C3-R®/CXL (Epi-off)
How Holcomb C3-R® and CXL - techniques of Cornea Collagen Crosslinking with Riboflavin - make the cornea stronger